Business Development Associate
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles
Department: Inside Sales
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
GPL Technologies is a solutions provider focused on the design, implementation, and support of high-performance information technology systems.  Founded in Los Angeles, California in 2003, we draw on over a decade of expertise as trusted technology advisers, adding value for our customers by offering unique methods of improving IT efficiency, streamlining complex systems and environments, and reducing the costs associated with acquiring and maintaining IT systems. GPL cut its teeth serving the intense requirements of customers in the media and entertainment industry.  We bring that work ethic with us to every customer: time is money, deadlines are non-negotiable, and the show must go on.  Our company is comprised of creative, independent thinkers with a passion for technology.  We love big data, fast networks, and solving the problems posed by today's digital media production pipelines.If serving clients who think a quarter petabyte of storage is a starter system sounds like fun to you, or if you love dealing with the dynamic people and personalities in the fast-paced media and entertainment industry, we might be a great fit for each other.  Send us your resume and lets talk.

Job description:
Want to join an exciting industry and work with cool clients?  If you’re a self-starter, professional, energetic and know how to get an appointment then this is the perfect fit! We are an IT services firm that caters to some of Hollywood’s most notable Movie Studios, Gaming Companies and Visual Effects Facilities. We provide high-performance storage, networking, and computing solutions, render farms, pipeline integrations, and custom software solutions.  At the end of the day we are part of what goes into making great movies and leading edge video games. We are seeking an A-player to join our growing team and be a part of our thriving culture.  This is not a job, this is a career with a great compensation plan and long-term professional growth.  The position is for a Business Development Associate.  This is a hunter role that requires fortitude and perseverance to be successful; generous compensation and a fulfilling career with a great group of co-workers is the reward.Expected Activities:Make qualified appointments with business owners and key decision makers that fit our target profile.Work directly with the CEO of our company and travel with him to these appointments.Facilitate proposal development, follow up activities, and other issues related to closing the sale.Develop your prospect database and maintain contact activity and marketing intelligence.Attend local business networking events and drive our marketing message into the local community.Collect a nice commission check for your productive efforts.To be a successful candidate, you should be able to demonstrate your experience and previous achievements.  Other factors include communication and presentation skills, computer savvy and industry experience. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your resume to the CEO at GPL Technologies.  (Let’s see how good you are!)

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